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Address Details
Name	Apollo Cinema Altrincham
Address	Denmark Street
Town/City	Altrincham
County	Cheshire
Post Code	WA14 2WG View map of this area via Google Maps
Further Details
Type of cinema	Cinema

Contact Information
Box Office No.	0871 220 6000
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	0161 9264941
Fax	0161 9264944
Email	alltrincham@apollocinemas.com
Website	www.apollocinemas.co.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Altrincham Metrolink 350
Bus information	Altrincham Bus Station
Parking
Designated disabled bays	1
Number of disabled bays	5
Off site parking?	Not known
Best place to drop off passengers	Front of Cinema
Taxi services	Book your own Cab

Main Entrance
Level Access	Ramped
Ramp Length	Medium
Ramp Gradient	Regulatory
Ramp Type	Fixed
Steps to Main Entrance	8
Handrails	Two side
Door Type	Automatic
Door Opening	Both Ways
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Steps to Main Entrance	22
Handrails	Two side
Door Type	Wide Single
Door Opening	Outward
Further Entrance Notes	Lift Access To Upper Level
Location of alternative entrance	In Car Park underneath Cinema
Procedure for entering via alternative entrance	Entrance to car park is situated at the right hand side of Chiquto's Restaurant.

Access Inside
Box Office counter height? (mm)	825
Induction loop in box office?	Yes
Is the cinema all on one level?	Yes
Are the steps highlighted?	Yes
Are there any handrails?	One side
Floors served by lift	Access From Car Park To Upper Level
Type(s) of lift	Public
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	Located at the side at the front of the screen, in the main corridor at the top end and bottom end of the corridor
Policy for evacuation of wheelchair users	A Member Of staff will escort the wheelchair user to safety
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All Screens
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas	Projection area
Accessibility restrictions	limited number of wheelchair spaces in screens
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	Can be left in main office for safe keeping/ask a member of staff
Floor surfaces	Marble floor in main foyer, carpet in corridor and screens
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	No
Infra-red system available	Yes
Captioned/Subtitled/Signed screenings	Yes
Can a member of staff sign?	No
Services for Visually Impaired
Is audio description available?	Yes
In what formats is information available?	Braille: No Large print: No Tape: No
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes

Refreshments and Shops
Availability	Restaurant: Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Refreshments service offered	Self service
Movable seating available?	Yes
What forms is the menu available in?	Available on large Plasma tv screens behind the kiosk
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Seating bookable	Yes
Reserved seats	Enquire
Available concessions	Senior citizens
Member of CEA card scheme for free entry for escorts?	Yes

Total number of screens

6

Screen 01
Access description	Access to screen 1 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear right and go down to the far end of the corridor, through the double doors turn left open the door to the entrance of auditorium 1 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	4
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a member of staff
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	300
Type of rake	Sloped and Stepped
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

Screen 02
Access description	Access to screen 2 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear right and go about 20 ft on the corridor turn left open the door to the entrance of auditorium 2 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	3
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a member of staff.
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	200
Type of rake	Sloped and Stepped
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

Screen 03
Access description	Access to screen 3 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear left the bear right open the door to the entrance of auditorium 3 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	3
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a membe of staff
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	100
Type of rake	Stepped Rake
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

Screen 04
Access description	Access to screen 4 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear left and go about 20 ft on the corridor turn right open the door to the entrance of auditorium 4 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	3
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a member of staff
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	100
Type of rake	Stepped Rake
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

Screen 05
Access description	Access to screen 5 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear left and go down to the far end of the corridor, through the double doors turn 1st right open the door to the entrance of auditorium 5 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	3
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a member of staff
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
How many seats?	100
Type of rake	Stepped Rake
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

Screen 06
Access description	Access to screen 6 can be gained through the main entrance, through the foyer, then through the entrance to the main corridor. Bear left and go down to the far end of the corridor, through the double doors turn 2nd right open the door to the entrance of auditorium 6 and you will find a slight ramp access into the auditorium.
Number of wheelchair spaces	2
Type of wheelchair space	Fixed
Is notice required for wheelchair spaces?	Yes
Location of transfer seating	Ask a member of staff
Can these seats be booked in advance?	Yes
Are there armrests on the seats?	Yes
Type of rake	Stepped Rake
Lighting strips	Yes
Infra-red system	Yes
Captioning facilities	Yes

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